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Sexual assault of A’pura Hospital doctor: 48-hour detention order issued on suspect

The suspect arrested for the sexual assault of a female doctor at the Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital has been ordered to be detained for 48 hours for questioning after being produced before the Anuradhapura Magistrate’s Court, Ada Derana reporter said. MORE..

| March 13, 2025 4:14 pm

Animal census aimed at boosting agricultural productivity - Namal Karunaratne

Deputy Minister of Agriculture Namal Karunaratne says that the animal census is not being conducted with the aim of obtaining completely accurate data. MORE..

| March 13, 2025 3:59 pm

Couple arrested while transporting ‘Ice’ in Seeduwa

A male and female suspect have been arrested with a stock of ‘Ice’ (Crystal Methamphetamine) in a raid conducted last night (12) in the Liyanagemulla area of Seeduwa, based on a tip-off received by a team of officers of Seeduwa Police Station. MORE..

| March 13, 2025 2:34 pm

Brother of notorious underworld figure ‘Pukudu Kanna’ arrested at BIA

A brother of notorious underworld figure and organized criminal Balachandran Pushparaj, alias “Pukudu Kanna”, has been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake. MORE..

| March 13, 2025 1:59 pm

Russia lays out demands for talks with US on Ukraine, sources say

Russia has presented the U.S. with a list of demands for a deal to end its war against Ukraine and reset relations with Washington, according to two people familiar with the matter. MORE..

| March 13, 2025 1:36 pm

UNP sets deadline for SJB to decide on joint LG Polls bid

The United National Party (UNP) has given the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) until March 20 to communicate its decision on contesting the upcoming local government elections jointly for the Colombo Municipal Council. MORE..

| March 13, 2025 1:11 pm

Election Commission hints at LG Polls date

The Election Commission has announced an extension of key deadlines related to the upcoming local government elections, with the official polling date to be determined after the nomination process. MORE..

| March 13, 2025 1:06 pm

Doctors and staff call off strike at A’pura Hospital

The doctors and the staff at the Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital have called off their strike after discussions with relevant authorities, the Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) said. MORE..

| March 13, 2025 10:36 am

Body of youth who died under suspicious circumstances found under flyover

The body of a young man who has died under suspicious circumstances has been found under the flyover near the expressway at the Keeriyagodella Junction on the Angunakolapelessa-Abeysekaragama road. MORE..

| March 13, 2025 10:28 am

Several radiation machines at Apeksha Hospital breakdown disrupting cancer treatment

The Government Radiological Technologists Association states that three out of the five radiation machines used to treat cancer patients at Apeksha Hospital in Maharagama have broken down. MORE..

| March 13, 2025 9:35 am

21 hostages killed by insurgents after train attack in Pakistan, all others freed

Insurgents who attacked a passenger train carrying 440 passengers in restive southwestern Pakistan killed 21 hostages before security forces killed all 33 of the assailants, and all other passengers were rescued, officials said Wednesday. MORE..

| March 13, 2025 9:09 am

Nationwide GMOA strike ends today, A’pura Hospital strike continues

The token strike launched by the Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) across all hospitals in the country in protest of the sexual assault of a female doctor concluded at 8.00 a.m. today (13). MORE..

| March 13, 2025 9:00 am

Sexual assault of A’pura Hospital doctor: Two including suspect’s sister arrested

The sister of the suspect linked to the sexual assault of a female doctor at the Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital, along with another individual, has been arrested, police confirmed. MORE..

| March 13, 2025 7:33 am

US arms flow to Ukraine again as Kremlin mulls a ceasefire proposal

U.S. arms deliveries to Ukraine resumed Wednesday, officials said, a day after the Trump administration lifted its suspension of military aid for Kyiv in its fight against Russia’s invasion, and officials awaited the Kremlin’s response to a proposed 30-day ceasefire endorsed by Ukraine. MORE..

| March 13, 2025 6:15 am

Showers expected in Eastern Province & Mullaittivu District

The Department of Meteorology says that a few showers will occur in Eastern Province and in Mullaitivu District today (13). MORE..

| March 13, 2025 6:02 am

Suspect wanted over Middeniya triple murder arrested at BIA

A suspect wanted for aiding and abetting in the recent triple murder at Middeniya, has been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake while trying to leave for Dubai, the police said. MORE..

| March 12, 2025 10:36 pm

Homagama’s growing deer population to be relocated to suitable habitat

National People’s Power (NPP) Colombo District MP Aruna Panagoda stated in Parliament today (12) that a decision has been made to relocate the growing deer population found across several Grama Niladhari Divisions around the Homagama town area to a more suitable habitat. MORE..

| March 12, 2025 9:44 pm

Sri Lanka revealed to be the world’s most family-friendly country for 2025

There are endless things to consider when moving to another country. What is the culture like? How easy is it to find work? How are the transport links? How happy are the locals? And for families hoping to move abroad, there are even more questions – think safety, healthcare, or education systems, for example. MORE..

| March 12, 2025 9:13 pm

National Advisory Committee for SME development begins operations

The National Advisory Committee, which operates with the aim of identifying problems faced by small and medium-scale entrepreneurs and providing sustainable solutions, recently launched its activities with its first session held at the Parliamentary Complex. MORE..

| March 12, 2025 7:21 pm

Nearly 200 hostages rescued as Pakistan’s military battles militants who stormed passenger train

Pakistan’s military have been engaged in a deadly standoff for more than 24 hours with armed militants who hijacked a train and took hostages, in a dramatic escalation of an insurgency that has plagued the region for decades. MORE..

| March 12, 2025 6:13 pm

Police Sergeant arrested while soliciting bribe inside court

A Police Sergeant attached to the Hatton Police Station has been arrested by the officers of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) for soliciting a Rs. 15,000 bribe, allegedly promising to close a court case against a couple. MORE..

| March 12, 2025 5:24 pm